Kirkmichael Bridge

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Kirkmichael Bridge
Kirkmichael Bridge (geograph 1799173).jpg
Looking northwest towards the village centre
Coordinates 56°43′24″N3°30′18″W / 56.72339°N 3.5049754°W / 56.72339; -3.5049754 Coordinates: 56°43′24″N3°30′18″W / 56.72339°N 3.5049754°W / 56.72339; -3.5049754
Crosses River Ardle
Locale Kirkmichael
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Heritage status Category B listed
History
Opened1840;182 years ago (1840)
Statistics
Daily traffic Yes
TollNo
Location
Kirkmichael Bridge

Kirkmichael Bridge is a two-segmental-arched bridge in Kirkmichael, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. A Category B listed structure built in 1840, [1] [2] it crosses the River Ardle, connecting the village centre to the north with the Balnald area to the south. The bridge, which stands just to the north of Pitcarmick Bridge, is toll-free.

The bridge was damaged in flooding in 1847. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Historic Environment Scotland. "Kirkmichael Bridge over River Ardle (Category B Listed Building) (LB11472)" . Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. Kirkmichael BridgeCanmore